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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Seven Lines from Seven Wise Writers

from Jody Feldman

Once again, I was fortunate enough to attend the SCBWI
National Conference in Los Angeles. The party just ended, but even at this
point in my career, I learned so much that should serve to enrich my writing,
permanently. Here are seven lines that caught my attention and may inspire you
in writing and/or life. (Note that those lines not in quotes may have been
paraphrased.)

1.“You have to dream so big it scares the hell out
of you.” –Vanessa Brantley Newton

2.Diversity in your writing should be “purposeful
in its portrayal of complexity.” –Zareen Jaffrey

3.We have to do mean things to our characters in
order to feel their redemption. –Alex Gino